The patient presented with lesions that were an unusual color. A 52-year-old homeless
man was seen in the dermatology clinic for a 1-week history of a mildly pruritic rash.
He had no associated systemic symptoms or significant medical history. Treatment with
Gold Bond powder did not result in improvement.
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Published online: November 29, 2018
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Funding: None.
Conflict of Interest: Both authors report no conflict of interest.
Authorship: Both authors had access to the manuscript and were involved in writing and editing the manuscript.
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